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A workshop for non-francophone parents

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Raising a bilingual child in a two-
language household

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Have you chosen a francophone
school or preschool for your child
and now wonder how you can sup-
port his or her education, especially
if you have not mastered the French
language?

= |f you don’t speak French, do you
sometimes wonder what in the
world you've got yourself into?

a Would you like to learn more about
your child’s education, and about
a variety of ways you can get more
involved?

The Fédération des parents (BC Franco-
phone Parents Federation) offers a
workshop that can help you. In part-
nership with Francophone schools and
preschools, we offer parents a unique
opportunity to meet other parents and
couples in the same position as you for
an enjoyable and informative evening.
During the workshop, we'll look at some
of the challenges you face - and we'll
explore a few solutions, too! The program
includes information, individual reflection
and group discussion.

The workshop was developed in co-
operation with Glen Taylor, author of the
guide for intercultural families “!’m with

you!” and “Fusion” (the new and im-
proved version of “!’m with you!”). The ses-
sion is led by the ExTeam, a team of anglo-
phone parents of students enrolled in a
francophone school or preschool - these
people have been in your situation.

If you are interested in this workshop, ask
your parents’ association or school ad-
ministration to plan an ExTeam workshop.
You may also contact the Federation's
office directly. The Federation will put you
in contact with one of the ExTeam mem-
bers who will help you organize the ses-
sion. The Federation covers all expenses
related to facilitating the workshop. So
there is no reason not to take advantage
of this service. A simple telephone call is
all that separates you from a resource
that has already helped many parents!

Contact us by phone at
1-800-905-5056 or 604-736-5056
or by email at info@fpfcb.bc.ca